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Keito Nakamura transfer saga
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Negotiations over Japanese midfielder Keito Nakamura have continued into 2026. remained dead‑locked through mid‑2026. Stade de Reims maintains continues to insist on a firm price floor of minimum €25 million, rejecting a prior million fee, having turned down an €18 million bid offer from Olympique Marseille and indicating a signalling willingness to hold out for €25‑30 million. Marseille, still interested, Marseille has yet to submit lodge a formal offer bid and must devise craft a financially viable arrangement package within its limited constrained budget. Competing In early July, Premier League clubs Everton, Bournemouth and Fulham were reported to be monitoring Nakamura after his World Cup showing, with a transfer valuation quoted at roughly £21.5 million (≈€25 million). The interest from aligns with earlier reports of Everton and Beşiktaş persists, but the fee remains watching the central obstacle to any deal. Nakamura’s commercial profile has also risen, highlighted by his recent role as player. July 24 saw Nakamura officially named a BMW Japan brand ambassador. ambassador, while Reims faced criticism for its €25 million price tag, which many observers described as holding the player hostage. The stalemate keeps same day Marseille reiterated its target status, and other European sides, including Everton and Beşiktaş, were noted as still interested. By early August, Reims chairman Jean‑Pierre Kayou warned that the summer transfer window open, with €25 million fee demanded by the deadline approaching and player’s representatives was obstructing talks. Additional Premier League interest now includes Leeds United. Nakamura has expressed a desire to leave, but with no definitive agreement in sight. satisfactory agreement, he may remain at Reims for the upcoming season.
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